Animal Welfare Act of 1966

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Agriculture
gptkbp:amendedBy 1970
1976
1985
1990
2002
2007
gptkbp:appliesTo warm-blooded animals used in research, exhibition, or as pets
gptkbp:codifiedIn Title 7, United States Code, Sections 2131-2159
gptkbp:dateEnacted August 24, 1966
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:excludes birds, rats, and mice bred for research
farm animals used for food or fiber
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Animal Welfare Act of 1966
gptkbp:penalty fines
suspension or revocation of licenses
gptkbp:publicLawNumber gptkb:Public_Law_89-544
gptkbp:purpose regulate the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers
gptkbp:relatedTo animal welfare
animal rights
laboratory animal care
pet trade regulation
zoo and circus animal regulation
gptkbp:requires record keeping
inspections by USDA
licensing of animal dealers and exhibitors
minimum standards of care and treatment
gptkbp:shortName gptkb:Animal_Welfare_Act
gptkbp:signedBy gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Public_Law_86-517
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7